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How to Design an Animal Shelter with Species Separation
There are a couple of strategies the building engineers at Design Learned leverage when designing a building with species separation in mind
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Hannah Skidmore, MBA
- Aug 30
- 3 min
How to Design Outdoor Dog Areas for your Boarding and Daycare Facilities
Outdoor play areas are an invaluable amenity for boarding kennels and daycare. Here are six questions to consider your outdoor space.
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Hannah Skidmore, MBA
- Jul 24
- 3 min
Hiring Considerations for an Animal Care Building Project
Our clients and prospective clients ask us, "Who should I hire first?" The building process is complex, and that's a fair question!
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Hannah Skidmore, MBA
- Jun 29
- 2 min
4 Ways Engineering Can Improve Your Animal Care Facility
Many people do not realize the lasting impacts of engineering decisions on their animal care facility.
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Hannah Skidmore, MBA
- May 30
- 2 min
Changes in Noise Control for Animal Care Facilities
Animal shelters are notorious for being very loud and stressful.
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Hannah Skidmore, MBA
- Apr 26
- 3 min
New Fresh Air and Ventilation Recommendations in Animal Facilities
Many aspects of building design have changed drastically in the past 50 years, particularly for animal shelters and rescues.
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Hannah Skidmore, MBA
- Mar 28
- 2 min
How to Make an Animal Shelter Safe and Secure
Animal security and safety are paramount in animal shelters and rescue facilities. Animals must be safe within the facility...
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Hannah Skidmore, MBA
- Feb 22
- 3 min
How to Increase Building Flexibility Within an Animal Shelter
Flexibility is the key to increasing an animal shelter’s longevity. The Design Learned building experts leverage two critical areas of flexi
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Hannah Skidmore, MBA
- Jan 24
- 2 min
How to Create a Better Environment for Staff
Animal shelters and boarding kennels can be very stressful environments, not just for the animals in them, but also for staff who work in th
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Hannah Skidmore, MBA
- Dec 15, 2022
- 3 min
Building Buildings is as Simple as 1, 2, 3, 4
One of the most common questions we get from clients is “where do we start?” Our answer is “with us!”. We can assist you with anything from
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Hannah Skidmore, MBA
- Nov 29, 2022
- 3 min
3 Reasons Why Building Layout is Important
A building’s layout is important no matter the industry. Building layout affects operational practices as well as overall efficiency. For a
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Hannah Skidmore, MBA
- Oct 28, 2022
- 2 min
Debunking Two Myths About Building Size and Budget Scope
We can provide engineering and design services for any size building, and we can determine the services that fit best for each budget.
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Hannah Skidmore, MBA
- Sep 28, 2022
- 3 min
Address Odor, Disease, and Noise Issues in an Animal Care Facility
Did you know that many of the odor, disease, and noise problems in an animal care facility can be addressed with mechanical engineering solu
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Hannah Skidmore, MBA
- Aug 26, 2022
- 3 min
How to Fundraise for an Animal Shelter Building
Do you have an animal shelter building project coming up? Are you unsure where to start? Are you uncertain of how to fundraise?
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Hannah Skidmore, MBA
- Aug 1, 2022
- 2 min
Building Size and Project Scope
Our team of animal care design experts and engineers is here to support our clients across the spectrum of animal care facilities.
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Hannah Skidmore, MBA
- Jun 24, 2022
- 3 min
Six Phases of Animal Facility Design
How to design a vet clinic or animal shelter When designing a new vet clinic or animal shelter, there is a general process that every...
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Hannah Skidmore, MBA
- Jun 1, 2022
- 4 min
Interior Finishes for Your Animal Care Facility
Did you know that improper interior finishes can lead to mold and rot? They can even affect animals through the spread of disease and odor.
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Hannah Skidmore, MBA
- May 2, 2022
- 4 min
11 Building Design Experts to Work on Your Upcoming Project
Every animal care project from animal shelter to veterinary clinic to doggy daycare requires an experienced building design team.
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Hannah Skidmore, MBA
- Apr 4, 2022
- 2 min
8 Questions to Ask Yourself about a Potential Property
What do I look for in a potential building location? It is difficult to know where to start when you are looking for a location for your...
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Hannah Skidmore, MBA
- Mar 1, 2022
- 2 min
How to Engineer Animal Shelters in 2022
Are you looking to build and renovate an animal shelter this year? The DLI has specific advice to consider regarding the health & safety...
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